Ask How do digital marketers approach Google Ads for a business that just entered a new market?

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When a business enters a new market, there are usually many things it does not know yet about local customers and search behavior. Because of that, starting with smaller campaigns often makes more sense than spending a large budget immediately. The early goal should be learning which messages attract attention and which keywords bring the right audience. Once that information becomes clearer, the campaigns can grow with more confidence. Rushing into a new market without testing can become expensive very quickly. Should learning and gathering data be the first priority in a situation like this?